Thursday, December 18, 2014

Sunday Circles - The Christmas Story

Sunday Circles
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Church On The Rock
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Prayer
Hymn: Joy to the World
Memory Verse: Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.

Lesson: The Christmas Story

Pastor Ron’s remarks and intro of first principle

First Principle: Why Christmas?
Scripture Reference: John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Question: Why did God send his Son?
Follow Up Question: Was there any other way?
Conclusion: Why Christmas? Because we need a savior.

Pastor Ron’s remarks and intro of second principle

Second Principle: How can this thing be?
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.
Question: What is the significance of the virgin birth?
Conclusion: How can this thing be? The miracle of a virgin birth.

Pastor Ron’s remarks and intro of third principle

Third Principle: Is there a gift for me?
Scripture Reference: Romans 10:13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Question: Saved from what?
Follow Up Question: What are some gifts God gave us through His Son, Jesus?
Conclusion: Is there a gift for me? Yes. You can be born again as a child of God and receive every good and perfect gift from God including eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Pastor Ron’s closing remarks

·        Connect Cards; Offering and Prayer
·        Memory Verse
·        Pre-Praise & Worship Prayer will be hosted by the LeBlancs

 in the Sanctuary Studio. Worship will begin in just a few minutes.